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A Floating Soca Party Is Coming Soon to St Thomas

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When the UberSoca Cruise docks in St. Thomas on Nov. 19, the harbor won’t just welcome a ship — it will transform into a full-scale celebration of Caribbean culture. The arrival of the Norwegian Encore cruise ship will turn the waterfront into a festival of color, sound, and flavor as thousands of soca fans join […]

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The Best Restaurants in Old San Juan, From Legendary Burger Joints to Iconic Tables

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Old San Juan is a city you taste as much as you see. Behind the pastel façades and blue cobblestones is a dining scene that defines Puerto Rico’s spirit — bold, inventive, rooted in tradition yet unafraid to reinvent itself. Some restaurants are places of legend, where cocktails were born and writers found inspiration. Others […]

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This Is the Single Best Thing You Will Eat in Puerto Rico 

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I love the food in Puerto Rico. I adore mofongo. Flan. Arroz con pollo. At Christmastime, coquito is a must in your glass. But in my travels to the island, there’s one thing I still think about long after I come home. One thing that never fails to wow. One taste that I can’t forget. It’s […]

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Puerto Rico's $2 Billion Real Estate Bet

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Puerto Rico’s west coast is about to welcome one of the most ambitious developments in the Caribbean — a sweeping $2 billion development.  And it’s part of a wave of new investment on the island’s western coast.  A group of British investors led by Reuben Brothers has partnered with Three Rules Capital on Esencia, a […]


This Is the Single Best Thing You Will Eat in Puerto Rico 

Americans are getting ready for summer vacation — but it’s not just beaches they’re after. According to new data from Hilton.com, urban destinations are seeing a surge in travel interest. And leading the way in the Caribbean is San Juan, Puerto Rico, which Hilton has identified as the region’s top urban getaway for the summer. […]

Puerto Rico Air Traffic Keeps Up Strong Numbers, Driven by International Growth 

The biggest story for Puerto Rico’s air passenger traffic isn’t its fast pace. For years now, the island has been seeing a surge in passenger traffic at its main hub in San Juan: Luis Muñoz Marin International Airport.  That’s not new, although it is impressive. The big trend is what’s been driving all that growth. […]

Old San Juan to Condado: The 11 Best Hotels in San Juan, Puerto Rico

San Juan is where history, style, and the sea converge in one of the Caribbean’s most vibrant cities—and one of its best places to stay. From the iconic pastel buildings of Old San Juan to the golden beaches of Condado and Isla Verde, the Puerto Rican capital is packed with charm, culture, and energy. It’s more […]

The 5 Shortest Runways in the Caribbean — and the Stunning Islands They Serve

You’re dropping fast. The ocean is coming up quick, and just ahead — it’s there. A sliver of asphalt clinging to the edge of a cliff, or cut between a ridge and the sea. This isn’t your average landing. It’s not supposed to be. These are the shortest commercial runways in the Caribbean, where flying […]

Puerto Rico and the Dominican Republic Are Joining Forces in a Push for Multi-Destination Caribbean Travel

Puerto Rico and the Dominican Republic have officially joined forces in a bid to reshape tourism in the Caribbean. Puerto Rico Governor Jenniffer González and Dominican Republic Tourism Minister David Collado have signed a memorandum of understanding that establishes a first-of-its-kind partnership between the two destinations The idea is to boost multi-destination tourism, improve air […]

Puerto Rico Just Launched “The Green Path” in a New Sustainable Travel Push

The street art in Santurce. The coqui frogs in El Yunque. The immersive culinary adventure in Loiza. Puerto Rico is a hotbed for sustainable travel. And now it’s making it official.  In a move that underscores Puerto Rico’s growing commitment to sustainability, the Island has unveiled The Green Path—a dynamic new platform that invites travelers […]

Visiting Old San Juan on a Cruise? Here’s How to Make Your Day Memorable, From a Legendary Piña Colada to the Perfect Souvenir

There’s something about the way the frozen Coco López dances with the Ron del Barrilito. When you try a Piña Colada at Old San Juan’s legendary El Barrachina, you get it. It’s the best piña colada in the world, and if you go by the history of this street, it’s the true birthplace of the […]

JetBlue Has a New Puerto Rico Flight Sale Starting at $85 One-Way 

The colorful streets of Old San Juan. Piña coladas at Barrachina (the real birthplace of the drink, in our opinion. Panama hats at Ole. Evening strolls by the sound of the coqui. There’s a reason they call it the “Island of Enchantment.”  It’s also one of the cheapest destinations to fly to in the Caribbean, […]